Hardy Flyweight Fly Reel w/ Case & Box

Hardy Flyweight Fly Reel w/ Case & BoxFor sale here is a Hardy Flyweight fly reel in near mint+ condition. Made in England. 2 1 2" diameter. Smooth alloy foot. Two screw latch plate with single screw reversible nickel silver line guard. RHW or LHW. Capacity is up to a DT4 with no backing or a WF3+50yds. Comes with its original blue and cream Hardy zippered case, original box in fine condition, and paperwork.

Some grip soiling and a chip from the varnish on the oxidization of the female ferrule

Hidy's rods are rarely seen on the secondary market

I've also built this rod with a several other features that I've been refining over the last 12 months

A 7' 2/2 4-5wt bamboo rod

Serial #3033

This rod was made for a personal friend of Toms and I think the light tip was intended for very fast and accurate delivery of midges while the heavier tip was designed for throwing crickets and large drys

These Abel models have been popular with many anglers thanks to Abel's precision manufacturing

Shadow box salmon fly tied by Jerome Molloy of St

The teeth on the gear remain sharp

The brass top is engraved "245GF"  An outer bag with "JS" monogrammed on

Original ferrule plug

Application: The 3 1/2” has been a favorite of anglers for use on single hand rods for salmon dry fly